In the late afternoon of Thursday, March 20, 2025, the body of 18-year-old Tanner Lee Price was discovered at a residence in Greenwood, South Carolina. The young man, a resident of Greenwood, was found under a carport at a home located in the 100 block of Freeway Road, a location approximately 10 miles from his own address. He had been dropped off at the home shortly before the incident occurred.
The cause of death was determined to be a shooting.
The Greenwood County Coroner's Office confirmed the victim's identity, and the news of the young man's violent death sent ripples of shock and grief through the local community. Friends and family took to social media to express their sorrow and share memories of Tanner. An online fundraiser was established to help his family with funeral expenses. He was remembered as someone who worked in construction and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.
The Greenwood County Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with the coroner's office, immediately launched an investigation into the shooting. As of the initial reports, no arrests had been made in connection with the case. Authorities did not release any information regarding a potential suspect or a motive for the shooting. The investigation was described as being in its early stages, with law enforcement officials actively working to gather evidence and piece together the circumstances that led to the fatal event. They have appealed to the public for any information that might be relevant to the case.
